Latest earthquakes near Cancún, Quintana Roo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cancún? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cancún, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cancún Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cancún. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cancún and elsewhere.
Jun 8, 2026 01:00PM
On Monday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M6.1 Earthquake struck in the Gulf Of Mexico 156km from Pinar del Río (Cuba).
Cancún Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cancún, Quintana Roo in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cancún in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cancún during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 8 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 11.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cancún
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cancún occurred on Jun 8, 2026 13:00 local time (America/Cancun timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) north-east of Cancún, at a depth of 26 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cancún in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cancún, Quintana Roo in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Cancún.
Nearest earthquakes from Cancún
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cancún, Quintana Roo. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cancún.
When was the last earthquake in Cancún, Quintana Roo?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Cancún on the night of June 21, 2026 at 04:00 local time (America/Cancun). The center of this earthquake was located 186km southwest of Cancún at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cancún, Quintana Roo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cancún, Quintana Roo?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Cancún on the afternoon of June 8, 2026 at 13:00 local time (America/Cancun). The center of this earthquake was located 252km north-east of Cancún at a depth of 26km under water in the Gulf Of Mexico. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cancún since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cancún, Quintana Roo?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cancún. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
